Security
is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the
children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in
the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure,
or nothing.
Helen Keller
Helen Keller
I am an adventurous person at heart. And, I like adventure sports...and I do have fear of heights. But, life is all about conquering your fears, letting yourself go, moving your stubborn ass off its comfort zone and experience the new.
Goa has a lot to offer in terms of water sports for the first timers and inexperienced people like me.
And it is here where I dared myself to conquer my fear of heights. It's not that my fear goes off after doing something adventurous...but, I try to over come it again and again.
As we took off, to say my heart was in my mouth is an understatement. The guy who was maneuvering the parachute told me to relax and be free! Who ever listenend to him? I was hanging on to my dear life....chanting the name of God. Poor God! the chanting sounded more like cursing.
After about few seconds which seemed like hours to me...I opened my eyes a bit and took in the secene in my front, above and also below me. It was breathtaking. It was exquisite, exciting and enthralling. And, I did rotate my head to see around me...the horizon was a gleaming jewel.
The whole experience was over in less than 2 minutes. The moment I landed on my feet, I wished I could be back up there. Being a holiday time when the locals make money and the cost of each trip is quite high...else, I would have done it again.
This is an instant thrill which is also safe for weak hearted people like me.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain
A-To-Z Challenge
Every time you describe one of these adventures of yours, I find my heart in my mouth. I don't know if I will ever be able to do this.
ReplyDeleteAha!! i can feel the thrill myself. I love the way you keep challenging yourself.
ReplyDeletei am longing to experience para-gliding since long but i have not got the chance yet.
I parasailed once. It was heavenly!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you Janu,those few minutes in the air are so thrilling ! Nice pics :)
ReplyDeletesaggis are adventurous by heart,and so am i..reminded me of my goa trip..next time u visit goa try underwater diving at tarkalli.. :)
ReplyDeleteI couldn't push my self to do para gliding in Manali
ReplyDeleteThere were heights - medium low and extreme point
My husband
They all encouraged but I backed off
Same was with river feets . River crossing . Frog jump etcetc
M a 0 adventurous person and not a great company to my hubby :(
The least I could do was rafting and I brag about it when ever I can :p
Wow! That must be some adventure... can imagine the thrill and the anxiety!
ReplyDeleteI'm not very adventurous but have seriously been thinking of trying out bungee jumping to overcome my fear of heights.....:P
ReplyDelete2 minutes is all that is required for that thrill to be permanently etched in your life. Kudos for overcoming the fear and doing it.
ReplyDeleteJust 2 minutes :( too less, isn't it! I have done parasailing and it is out of the world.
ReplyDeleteHigh Five on that experience/achievement. I am such a wuss when it comes to heights. I get dizzy in the second floor.
ReplyDeleteThe pics are awesome Janu:)
Good for you to take up the challenge, J!! Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteSomething on my wish list for sure...waiting to fly!!! Sounds like you had a marvellous experience :)
ReplyDeleteFour Leaf Clover
Oh wow Janu you are so brave. I'd love to give it a go but don't know if push came to shove I could actually do it.
ReplyDeleteWOW you are a lot braver than I am!!
ReplyDeleteKathy
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